Synopses & Reviews
Jewish Days takes the reader through the year, interpreting and illustrating the most significant dates on the Jewish calendar, including Jewish holidays, important historical dates, and biblical events to which tradition has assigned dates. Throughout the book, each month is introduced by a discussion of its zodiac sign in terms of the kabbalists’ worldview. Francine Klagsbrun has drawn on legends, traditional teachings, and modern scholarship in the almost one hundred essays presented, and Mark Podwal’s elegant paintings and witty drawings are the perfect complement to her text.
Synopsis
The pairing of Francine Klagsbrun's unique tour through the Hebrew calendar with Mark Podwal's striking illustrations makes Jewish Days a powerful reference that will both attract people first teaming about Jewish culture and thought and challenge those who are more knowledgeable.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-227) and index.
About the Author
Francine Klagsbrun's books include
Voices of Wisdom: Jewish Ideals and Ethics for Everyday Living and
Free to Be . . . You and Me (editor).
Mark Podwal's books include The Book of Tens and, with Elie Wiesel, A Passover Haggadah.